Facility Operations Internship

Location: Omaha, ID -, US

City : Omaha State : Nebraska (US-NE) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 48735

Job Summary

The Bunge Industrial Internship Program is looking for collaborative results oriented candidates with strong critical thinking and communication skills.  The internship is designed to give you an understanding of the operations and processes of businesses across Bunge’s value chain.  During the internship, you will receive cross functional exposure to a number of Bunge’s business units while performing various operational (e.g. grain elevator, grain milling, oils packaging, oilseed crush/refine operations and/or production) functions.  You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation in all aspects of operational processes.

Location to be determined based off current business needs, you would be placed at one of our crush/refine, milling, oil packaging, or grain elevator facilities. Ability and willingness to relocate for the duration of the internship is required.

Main Accountabilities

Participate fully in the day to day operation of a Bunge facility. This will follow the program governance of 70/20/10 (70% hands on, 20% informal learning, 10% formal learning)

Develop a thorough understanding of plant operations

Demonstrate your level of understanding by responding to verbal or written inquiries from supervisors, mentors, or program manager

Travel to other Bunge locations for training and exposure purposes

Assist location and corporate staff in evaluating changing operational conditions

Ability to communicate effectively with Bunge internal and external customers

Education/Experience

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree; Agricultural Sciences (e.g., Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management), Industrial Management, Operations Management, or Engineering required

Must be collaborative, results oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills

Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Analytical problem solving skills

Proficiency in standard PC applications

Standard internships hours 8 AM – 5 PM subject to modification as required by assignment and/or location

Ability to travel

Special Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, kneel, and bend.

Exposure to moderate to loud noise within the work environment.

Exposure to heavy concentrations of grain dust.

Ability to frequently move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

Ability to frequently wear personal protective equipment correctly, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.

Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

Ability to comfortably work at heights of approximately 200 ft.

Ability to work in outdoor work environment, including various climates, weather conditions, and inclement weather, approximately 80% of the time.

Ability to perform all job responsibilities with necessary special demands for up to 8 hours per day

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge